I can't remember if I've ever written a review before, but I definitely can't pass up the
opportunity to do so on Zodino!!
The concept is simple, and simply genius! I can't wait to
perform it!!
In addition to the awesome trick itself, Andreas provides 10-star product
support! PROMPT replies to my questions!! I even asked him if he could provide a slightly modified
version of the gimmick to cover unique performance situations, and he didn't hesitate to provide it.
It's now on the Bonus Material section of his website for those who purchase the effect. It's
obvious he wants you to have the best experience using the effect. He's covered EVERY detail, and
has even provide EXTRA materials to allow for parlor or even stage presentations.
Looking for
SOLID VALUE for your magic $$$?? Without question... You'll get it with Zodino!!!
5 of 5 magicians found this helpful.
This DVD deserves 4 stars for sheer effort, but as a mental effect I am not sure how convincing is
the method. Actually this may vary for the country in which you are performing. I grew up in Britain
during a period when every magic box contained the Age Cards, and when they were frequent give-aways
in comics, and they still appear regularly in childrens' books. Consequently anything that uses the
same principle needs to be very cleverly concealed. I feel that this is just not the case here. It
needs something more subtle than misleadingly calling them business cards. I didn't buy into the
routine's justification for the process, discarding etc. and because I am uncomfortable I feel this
will transmit to my audience member.
The actual details of the working, and the construction of
the various paper gimmicks is done with true german thoroughness. One cannot fault the effort that
as been put into this.
There has also been obvious effort been put into the actual shooting of
the video - a little too obvious. The use of an overhead camera for the constructional illustration
is excellent, the repetitive cutting between virtually identical shots was painful.
The bonus
material and the suggested variations were generous. There is no doubt that Andreas wants to please
and makes every effort to do so I just wish all this effort had been applied to a less familiar
basic method.
Now I do not think the method so flawed that people will know how you do the
trick, but I do feel that the necessary "procedure" of this method will ring bells, in the minds of
some, sufficient for them to think of this as a magic trick which is not the desired response for
the mentalist.
4 of 5 magicians found this helpful.
It's a bit fiddly in its execution using the four cards but the technique is ingenious and the
markings are undetectable. Personally, I would rather not use any props at all, as in cold reading.
Because English is not Dante's first language, listening to his instructions is like wading through
wet cement and I almost fell asleep a couple of times. Still, the system was well thought out and I
will probably use it.
3 of 3 magicians found this helpful.
Great explanation and an effect that I can use
anywhere, any time thanks to the small size of
gimmicks. Unlike many
other effects this resets immediately and can be used on several people
in the same group. And it really works! I also like the fact that the
service extends
beyond the moment of download: There is additional stuff
in the bonus section of the website
and; Andreas quickly replies to questions asked by email."
I can't wait for his other
effect Tarino....
3 of 3 magicians found this helpful.
First of all, I must say that I've rarely seen such attention to detail in a product!!
Indeed, Andreas does not just explain the method behind his effect, he actually teaches each and
every subtlety and provides you with ABSOLUTELY EVERYTHING you need to both practise and perform the
routines in many different environments!
He definitely went above and beyond to make sure
his explanations were clear so that get as much as we can from the effects. Hence the extremely
detailed videos and handouts.
I personally loved the main Zodino routine because it's
totally flexible. I can especially see myself using it in at tables while doing readings or even in
more informal/impromptu situations. Plus, after watching one of his performance clips, I can totally
see it working on stage too!
There are different layers of possible revelations (Zodiac
sign, Chinese star sign, birth date), and the performer is totally free to choose how to present
them.
Overall, the gimmicks are very ingenious and the effect does NOT require ANY memory
work whatsoever! Andreas simply did all the work for us!
Great job! ;)
3 of 3 magicians found this helpful.
Many people are interested in reading their horoscopes. When telling a stranger the zodiac sign
seemingly out of the blue it seems to be something really powerful. But if you can add-in the season
the stranger was born, the astrological element, the weekday of the last birthday it becomes
unbelievable to almost everybody. And then if you finish it off with the exact birth date and year
it becomes diabolical! This routine comes to that level!
Usually effects in the area of zodiac
and birthday divination build on mathematics or complex patterns. This one is different. I believe
most school children can easily learn the routine. And still the secret is woven deeply into several
layers of protection. Yesterday I had the chance to apply the passport variation, which doesn't
require any business cards. I took the steps of the routine and revealed the weekday of my
participant's last birthday. Then, by using the included cold reading primer I derived the
astrological element and the season and concluded in the zodiac sign. That was fascinating. But the
climax of the routine was still ahead of us: telling this stranger the exact birth date including
the year! Jaws dropped!
I love it!!!
3 of 3 magicians found this helpful.
Very clever method. During the routine I'm always far ahead of my spectator. Wow! And all the
revelations are so personal: It's their astrological elements, their zodiacs and their birthdays.
Unfortunately I could not train the routine with friends and family as I know their birthdays
already.
The gimmicks are really small. So I always have them with me. And they also provide
gimmicks in my language. Great! That makes it much easier.
I love the fact that you also get
parlor and stage gimmicks extra free. And it's nice that he explains how to combine the method with
other mentalism acts. So, I'll try out new variations on the weekend.
Really a great trick at
parties or any place where you meet new people and want to leave a long lasting impression. Easily 5
stars!
3 of 3 magicians found this helpful.
An impressive routine for Zodiac divination. Easy to use and yet providing a multiphase routine that
has truly amazed my audiences. When presented to certain people it can be so powerful that they
might actually believe you have special powers.
It's important that you don't miss what
some other reviewers might have missed: Zodino serves two purposes: 1) acquisition of the birth date
information and 2) revelation of all the related aspects. Both parts are solved in a clever way.
Even if the first step is not your cup of tea Andreas mentions several alternative alleys to walk
down and achieve the same. The spectator will mainly experience the second part, which is the
revelation of the four aspects: astrological element, star sign, Chinese star sign and finally the
exact birthday. This revelation step is so clever because you are well ahead of the spectator and
have all the information laid out in front of you while the spectator only sees an interesting
zodiac circle with pictures of all the star signs.
What you get is overwhelming: Gimmicks
in all possible sizes and many languages. The included bonus effects are nice but are not on the
same great level as the revelation method.
The video covers all aspects and is absolutely
well understandable. There was actually not a single moment where I had any difficulty in
understanding him. For me, the mix of theory and real life performances is easy to follow and kept
me interested through the entire video.
All in all, this is a top notch, very powerful
trick accompanied by a great explanation video!
2 of 2 magicians found this helpful.
I have not used it yet on audience (in fact I bought it only this afternoon) so my review for the
moment is only for the download,
However I wanted to give 5 stars for the following reasons: one
of the few effects in Multilingual, the Gimmick's PDF is really nice and you can reprint when it's
ruined (it's never nice to use old and worn gimmicks), usually I do not Like buying effects in
download, I like having my dvd and my original gimmick, but this time it was a good choice, the
instructions are understandable even for those who like me speak little English.
Nice work,
thank you very much
Andreas!
Grazie !!!
This is a wonderful piece.
I don't see a reason to regurgitate all the previous reviews.
This is a great piece of kit :)
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